Two-Sided Half Moon Hegi-me Placemat Sake Carafe Made by Kokuzou Kiln

Made by Kokuzou Kiln

as you can see the Japanese color paint makes thickness on the colored part by painted with brush

The glossy texture of the surface is beautiful

this piece has a pleasant weight and warmth to the touch that make it a pleasure to hold in one’s hands

Two-Sided Half Moon Hegi-me Placemat Sake Carafe Made by Kokuzou KilnThis reversible Yamanaka lacquer placemat is just the right size for placing a meal for one person. The surface has linear unevenness of the recreated pattern of the wood grain, called "Hegi me," which is made by planing. There are two sides, black and red, and the black side can be used for chic table settings, while the red side can be used for celebratory settings. It can be used not only as tableware, but also as a base for various items such as